Rude Dude Nexus and The Moth Comic Strip Newspaper
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We’re excited to bring something rare & unique to the comic book industry. A weekly newspaper strip and a monthly mailed subscription!
Backers: 456
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90
Funded: $41,128 of $30,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (31 days)
Project By: Steve Rude
Backers: 456
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90
Funded: $41,128 of $30,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (31 days)
Project By: Steve Rude
$41,128
current pledge level
Last Updated: July 31 @ 20:01 -0400 GMT
137%
of goal
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Latest News
And Now a Word from The Dude 
July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We've adjusted the STRETCH goal. Instead of $50k or 1k backers we're offering the same rewards if we reach $40k AND 500 backers. We're pleased to announce the $40k goal has been reached. Now we need only 61 backers in the next 2 hours. ... (Read More)
New Stretch Goal
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
$98 to $39k. If we can reach $40k and 500 backers we will honor the stretch goal! (That's 69 backers at even $1 and $1098 in 3 hours! (Read More)
Yo Larry, we're FUNDED!
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Citizens of Ylum Unite!
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Officially past $25k and in the home stretch to 30k with 339 backers. I KNOW there are at least 1,000 fans out there that would love to see this ongoing project come to life. Citizens of Ylum UNITE and show what we can do as the Nexus Army! Link to... (Read More)
Add on Extra Months and More
July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a few people asking about ADD ONS, well here are some options: Extra months (at the same price as 1 month) - I.e., if you are $25 basic, you can add $25 for a second month! TShirt - $20 per shirt, any size up to 3XL Lithograph - $50 - These... (Read More)
82%! More Extras Added + Campaign Explained Simply
July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
With 6 days left we are doing great! If you missed the last post, we added some extra levels for International buyers to get free shipping. This will be a long post - I'm going to go over options. STRETCH GOAL ADDITIONIn addition to what was... (Read More)
New International and Retail Options Added
July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
So here is what I came up with to help international backers that stays in budget for us. All below options are FREE shipping including international. $25 - 1 month Digital plus Nexus #1 triple signed print if goal met, month 1 print unsigned if goal... (Read More)
76% Funded with 10 Days Left! Another Exclusive Preview
July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
74% Funded - Time to Get your Friends on Board!
July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Almost there! With 1,000 backers we will send everyone a TRIPLE SIGNED print of the Nexus #1 cover! Each package is worth DOUBLE what we're charging for it. We pack value, integrity, honesty, hard work, and great art into everything we do. 6... (Read More)
Nexus Strip Page Count Finalized
July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Steve has strips 1-20 done and just finished thumbnails for the rest of the story. Strip count had increased from 35 to 46 pages! That's nearly a year of weekly strips plus extras included in the printed paper. If you are on the fence or can't... (Read More)
BACKER EXCLUSIVE UPDATE #1
July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
66% Funded - 20 pages inked - New Stretch Goal
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Getting very close to making this project a reality. Steve has used funding from commissions to pay the writers and other staff, around $10,000 to date. LOOKING TO HIT 1,000 BACKERS Cost of printing 250 papers: $6 each Cost of printing... (Read More)
64% Funded - Note from The Dude!
July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, here I am, Steve Rude the Dude, writing to you all personally during this important Kickstarter campaign, as we try and raise some bread to finance a couple “dream projects” of mine. The projects of which we now know as the Nexus and The... (Read More)
Over 60% Funded plus EXCLUSIVES coming!
July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Nexus and Moth comic strips are 64% funded. The first month will be available exclusively to Kickstarter individual and retail backers. If you go with the 1 month option you can choose to go month to month once we start shipping. As always.... (Read More)
50% Goal Reached - Stretch goals announced!
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
NEXUS FAMILY PORTRAIT SHARE NOW! We're 52% there and if everyone shares with just 1 person we can knock this out! Our overall goal is 1,000 backers which should bring us to $100,000 and pretty close to our annual funding goal for mailing monthly... (Read More)
40% Funded!
July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
With just 24 hours we're already 40% funded. Thanks for your support! Here are a few FAQs that we posted on the site, but wanted to bring to everyone's attention: INTERNATIONAL SHIPPINGWe're trying to make levels affordable so we are covering... (Read More)
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